FRICTION RESISTANCE MATERIAL SAMPLE PACK

Acetal, Nylon, UHMW, PTFE

Includes a 6x6" sample of Acetal, Nylon, UHMW, a 4x4" sample of Tivar HPV and a 3x3" sample of PTFE

The Friction Resistance Sample Pack features plastics with a low coefficient of friction. It is vitally important to test which -slippery" plastic is going to work for your specific application, as friction related problems lead to electronic and machinery damage, as well as complete equipment failure.

Dynamic (also known as kinetic) friction occurs when two objects are moving relative to each other and rub together. The amount of friction resistance a material has is measured as a coefficient; the closer to 0 the coefficient, the less dynamic friction is exhibits.

The correct amount of friction resistance for your project will vary based on many factors (temperature, humidity, interacting materials, etc.), and there is no material that will outperform any other for all applications.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Formaldehyde, CAS 50-00-0, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Hexachlorobenzene, CAS 118-74-1, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Disclaimer: Interstate Plastics makes no representations about any of its products that are modified in any way after they leave its possession, nor do its representations apply when any of its products are improperly used or stored.
Each customer of Interstate Plastics bears full responsibility for making its own determination as to the suitability of each material, product, recommendation or advice provided by Interstate Plastics. Each customer of Interstate Plastics must identify and perform all tests and analyses necessary to assure that its finished parts incorporating materials from Interstate Plastics will be safe and suitable for use under end-use conditions.

AcetalAcetal is a tough, stable engineering thermoplastic with a high modulus of elasticity, high strength, good rigidity, dimensional stability, resistance to moisture, solvents and other chemicals. It has very desirable toughness properties, performing well at extreme temperatures and under fatigue endurance. Common applications include precision gears, bearings with close tolerances, electrical engineering insulators, snap fit assemblies, and parts operating in a hot water environment. Acetal has a dynamic (Kinetic) friction coefficient of 0.25

NylonNylon plastics are one of the most frequently used thermoplastics for engineering and industrial applications because of their toughness, low coefficient of friction and good abrasion resistance. Nylon plastics can be formulated with a number of different additives to improve load-bearing capabilities and to reduce friction and the need for additional lubrication. Typical applications include rollers, wear pads, gears, nozzles, sound dampening, and sprockets. Nylon has a dynamic (Kinetic) friction coefficient of 0.35

UHMWUHMW-PE (also shortened to UHMW), stand for Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. It's this extremely high molecular weight that gives UHMW-PE an unsurpassed combination of slickness, toughness and chemical resistance. It's a common plastic encountered every day in the form of food containers and many home appliances. Because of its low coefficient of friction, UHMW-PE is self-lubricating; it replaces unwanted grease and oil in many applications such as bearings and conveyors. UHMW-PE has a dynamic (Kinetic) friction coefficient of 0.07

PTFEPTFE, or Polytetrafluoroethylene, is a fluoropolymer that is resistant to heat and chemicals. It has an extremely low coefficient of friction, and is used as a coating on cookware, gaskets, seals, and hoses. It is unaffected by virtually all acids and caustics, functioning in environments up to 500-F, and as low as -350-F. Virgin PTFE is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in the food, beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. It is also of great use in laboratory applications because contaminants do not adhere to the surface. PTFE has a dynamic (Kinetic) friction coefficient of 0.12 - 0.15

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Review

2012-12-11

The product sheets are helpful.

2012-12-04

Just got it today. It's a good collection, I think all of these pieces are in their Thermoplastics kit but this one is way cheaper.